Role of Combine Alcian Blue and Periodic Acid Schiff’s in Demonstration of Adenocarcinomas and Poorly Differentiated Cancers

Abstract

Abstract Background: Mucins are complex carbohydrates secreted by various types of epithelial cells and glandular tissue in many organs. Mucin's pathological expression has been implicated in cancer development and progression. Diagnosis of adenocarcinoma is based on morphological appearance under light microscopy. Detection of mucins may also help identify adenocarcinoma and poorly differentiated carcinomas.